Employee Event Calendar From Jan. 1 to Feb. 28, 2019
January
MRU Cougars Basketball Thurs., Jan. 3 at 6 p.m. for women's game; 8 p.m. for men's game — Kenyon Court Cheer on your Cougars in this doubleheader versus the University of Calgary Dinos. Free with MRU ID.
MRU Cougars Women's Volleyball Fri., Jan. 4 at 6 p.m. — Kenyon Court The Cougars take on the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds. Free with MRU ID.
MRU Cougars Men's Hockey Fri., Jan. 4 at 7 p.m. ― Flames Community Arenas Back your Cougars as they face the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds. Free with MRU ID.
MRU Cougars Men's Hockey Sat., Jan. 5 at 3 p.m. ― Flames Community Arenas Come out and watch your Cougars as they face the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds. Free with MRU ID.
MRU Cougars Women's Volleyball Sat., Jan. 5 at 5 p.m. — Kenyon Court Watch your Cougars as they face the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds. Free with MRU ID.
Practical Copyright for Instruction Mon., Jan. 7 from 10 to 11 a.m. ― Library Formal Boardroom (EL4201) This copyright workshop provides a general overview of the basic principles around copyright and instruction at MRU.Register.
Budget Education Sessions Mon., Jan. 7 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.; Thurs., Jan. 10 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.; Fri., Jan. 11 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. — Ideas Visualization Lounge (EL1270) Attend a session about how the University budget is structured and gain an understanding of what makes up the budget. No RSVP required. View the Budget Development Engagement Plan on MyMRU under Financial Matters, within Resource Planning and Budget section.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Information Session Wed., Jan. 9 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. — Main Street Learn about innovation and entrepreneurship extra-curricular opportunities at MRU that can help turn ideas into reality.
Teaching with Movies and Other Media Wed., Jan. 9 from 1 to 2 p.m. — Library Formal Boardroom (EL4201) Alana Gaulin, copyright advisor, will explain rules on using media in the classroom.Register.
Using Electronic Images Thurs., Jan. 10 from 10 to 11 a.m. — Library Formal Boardroom (EL4201) Learn to incorporate images in course materials in a copyright-friendly way.Register.
MRU Cougars Basketball Thurs., Jan. 10 at 6 p.m. for women's game; 8 p.m. for men's game — Kenyon Court Support your Cougars as they match up against the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns. Free with MRU ID.
MRU Cougars Women's Hockey Fri., Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. ― Flames Community Arenas Your Cougars host the University of Manitoba Bisons. Free with MRU ID.
MRU Cougars Women's Hockey Sat., Jan. 12 at 3 p.m. ― Flames Community Arenas Cheer for your Cougars as they match up against the University of Manitoba Bisons. Free with MRU ID.
Grand Opening of the Cougars Campus Store Mon., Jan. 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. — Cougars Campus Store on Main Street Join us for the official opening of the Cougars Campus Store, which includes 25 per cent off all MRU and Cougars merchandise. Free cookies for the first 500 customers.
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Training Mon., Jan. 14 from 3 to 4 p.m. — A341 Learn all about FOIP. Register.
Suicide Prevention Workshop Thurs., Jan. 17 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. — Location available upon registration Learn the question, persuade, refer (QPR) certified suicide intervention program.Register.
Canada's Anti-Spam Law (CASL) 101 Awareness Training Thurs., Jan 17 from 3 to 4 p.m. ― A341 Take in an overview of CASL requirements and how they impact MRU's day-to-day business.Register.
MRU Cougars Basketball Fri., Jan. 18 at 6 p.m. for women's game; 8 p.m. for men's game — Kenyon Court Root for the Cougars at this doubleheader versus the University of Saskatchewan Huskies. Free with MRU ID.
MRU Cougars Women's Hockey Fri., Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. ― Flames Community Arenas Your Cougars take on conference rival the University of Alberta Pandas. Free with MRU ID.
MRU Cougars Basketball Sat., Jan. 19 at 4 p.m. for women's game; 6 p.m. for men's game — Kenyon Court Cheer on your Cougars in this doubleheader versus the University of Saskatchewan Huskies. Free with MRU ID.
MRU Cougars Men's Hockey Sat., Jan. 19 at 6 p.m. ― Flames Community Arenas Support your Cougars as they face the University of Alberta Golden Bears. Free with MRU ID.
Cloud Computing and Protecting Privacy Mon., Jan. 21 from 3 to 4 p.m. — A341 Learn about protecting privacy when implementing cloud-based vendor solutions. Register.
Naloxone and Harm Reduction Training
Tues., Jan. 22 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — W227
Learn how to administer naloxone and gain harm reduction strategies.Register.
Records and Information Management (RIM) 101 Awareness Training Wed., Jan. 23 from 3 to 4 p.m. — A341 Take in a quick, 45-minute overview of MRU's RIM program. Register.
Diversity and Inclusion 101 Thurs., Jan. 24 from 2 to 5 p.m. — C201F This session unpacks the buzzwords we are all so familiar with. Learn to build more equitable relationships. Register.
MRU Cougars Men's Hockey Fri., Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. ― Flames Community Arenas Cheer for your Cougars as they match up against the University of Calgary Dinos. Free with MRU ID.
Bruce McCulloch with special guest Cathy Jones Sun., Jan. 27 at 8 p.m. — Bella Concert Hall Bruce McCulloch, a member of the legendary Kids in the Hall, brings his hilarious one-man show to MRU.Tickets.
Crowchild Classic: MRU Cougars Hockey Tues., Jan. 29 at 4 p.m. — Scotiabank Saddledome Support your Cougars as they match up against conference rivals the University of Calgary in this annual crosstown smackdown. Info.
Know Your Rights Wed., Jan. 30 from 1 to 3 p.m. — Inside CEMI Office (C201F) Gain an understanding of your rights under the Alberta Human Rights Act and Mount Royal's Human Rights Policy.Register.
February
MRU Cougars Volleyball Fri., Feb. 1 at 6 p.m. for women's game; 8 p.m. for men's game — Kenyon Court Support your Cougars as they take on conference rival Trinity Western University Spartans. Free with MRU ID.
MRU Cougars Women's Hockey Fri., Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. ― Flames Community Arenas Come out and watch Cougars hockey as the women's team faces the University of Saskatchewan Huskies. Free with MRU ID.
MRU Cougars Volleyball Sat., Feb. 2 at 5 p.m. for women's game; 7 p.m. for men's game — Kenyon Court Watch your Cougars in this doubleheader as they face the Trinity Western University Spartans. Free with MRU ID.
MRU Cougars Women's Hockey Sat., Feb. 2 at 6 p.m. ― Flames Community Arenas Your Cougars women's team plays the University of Saskatchewan Huskies. Free with MRU ID.
A Chitenge Story Tues., Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m.; Wed., Feb. 6 at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Thurs., Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m. — Wright Theatre (S232) A Chitenge Story is a young woman’s autobiographical account of releasing trauma, embracing heritage and uncovering her ultimate healing. Free with MRU ID or $10 at the door.
Suicide Prevention Workshop Wed., Feb. 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Location available upon registration Learn the question, persuade, refer (QPR) certified suicide intervention program.Register.
The Working Mind for Employees Booster Session Fri., Feb. 8 from 2 to 4 p.m. — Location available upon registration Refresh your knowledge at this program that addresses and promotes mental health and reduces the stigma of mental illness in the workplace.Register.
MRU Cougars Volleyball Fri., Feb. 8 at 6 p.m. for women's game; 8 p.m. for men's game — Kenyon Court Root for your Cougars in this doubleheader versus the University of Calgary Dinos. Free with MRU ID.
MRU Cougars Men's Hockey Fri., Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. ― Flames Community Arenas Your Cougars take on conference rival the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns. Free with MRU ID.
MRU Cougars Volleyball Sat., Feb. 9 at 5 p.m. for women's game; 7 p.m. for men's game — Kenyon Court Come out and root for your Cougars as they take on the University of Calgary Dinos. Free with MRU ID.
MRU Cougars Women's Hockey Sat., Feb. 9 at 6 p.m. ― Flames Community Arenas Take in women's hockey action as the Cougars face the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns. Free with MRU ID.
Thank You For Being A Friend
Sat., Feb. 9 at 8 p.m. — Bella Concert Hall
Attend an evening of laughter, spectacular put-downs and familiar friends as Miami's four favourite Golden Girls — Dorothy, Sophia, Rose and Blanche — reunite in puppet-form for this lovingly hilarious live tribute show.Tickets.
Naloxone and Harm Reduction Training
Mon., Feb. 11 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. — T135
Learn how to administer naloxone and gain harm reduction strategies.Register.
Unpacking Unconscious Bias Tues., Feb. 12 from 2 to 5 p.m. — EA1057 Develop your understanding of what unconscious bias is, increase your self-awareness, get up to speed with the latest research on unconscious bias and learn some simple strategies to notice and counter your biases.Register.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Information Session Thurs., Feb. 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. — Main Street Learn about innovation and entrepreneurship extra-curricular opportunities at MRU that can help turn ideas into reality.
Dave Kelly Live: Valentine's Day Special Thurs., Feb. 14 at 8 p.m. — Bella Concert Hall Dave Kelly Live is Calgary’s talk-variety show that features special guests, surprise appearances and the best in Canadian talent, stories and music. Bring a date. Bring a friend. Bring yourself.Tickets.
Emerging Scholar-In-Residence: Gina Starblanket, PhD Fri., Feb. 15 at 11 a.m. — Lincoln Park Room (J301) Join Gina Starblanket, PhD, as she explores how race, class and gender enable and mask the continuity of settler colonialism on the Prairies.No registration required.
Preparing for Change Wed., Feb. 27 and Thurs., Feb. 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. — Location available upon registration This two-day workshop tackles how to prepare for, and navigate, change.Register.
Freedom to Read Week Thurs., Feb. 28 to Fri., March 1 Continue the tradition of reading banned books, reflect on issues relating to censorship and celebrate intellectual freedom at this annual event. Followmru.ca/libraryblogfor details.
Check out more events on the calendar. See the submit function and guidelines info at the end of the calendar. Send info for the bimonthly events email to marketingandcommunications@mtroyal.ca.
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